Exam 1: Diversity, Oppression, and Privilege

Marginalization occurs when groups of lesser social power are pushed to the margins of society.Of the following groups, which would be the most marginalized?

Explain the three levels of oppression? Give a real-world example for each level.

What is the definition of culture?

A group of women came to a clothing redistribution centre and were all given a pre-packaged bag of clothes.This is an example of equality.A second group of women went to a different centre and were asked what they were looking for and were given clothing specific to their needs.What is this an example of?

Your grandfather believes that all people of Asian heritage are good at math.What is this an example of?

Asher came to Canada when he was 13 as a refugee from Syria.Life was full of challenges and hardships.School was difficult, trying to learn the new language and a new way of life.Despite these hardships, he successfully completed post-secondary education and become a successful lawyer.Although he specializes in immigration law, he refuses to accept cases for individuals from the Middle East, because he does not want to let in any terrorists.What level of internalized oppression is Asher exhibiting?

Company XYZ is made up of 40 senior and mid-level executives who are all men, and 45 administrative assistants who are all women.The president of the company, to show he is all about equal opportunity, agrees to hire a woman executive.What is this hiring practice an example of?

A group of women who were survivors of sexualized violence decided to create a not-for-profit organization in their community to assist other survivors.In the planning and development of this organization, they were careful to ensure they would create an environment where everyone would feel welcomed, invited to participate, and valued for their contributions.They were also careful in developing hiring and service practices that recognized that people who experienced multiple or intersecting inequities-such as racism, classism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, and so on-were often targeted to a greater extent for sexualized violence.What was this organization intentionally practising?

You are a health-care planner working with a community affected by poverty.Your responsibility is to plan services and programs to ensure that members of the community have what they need to achieve and maintain health and well-being.Research evidence has told you that people who live in poverty are frequently less healthy than those with greater income.As a result, you develop additional services and programs, rather than just the standard ones, to offset the impact of substandard housing, limited access to fresh, nutritious foods, and exposure to unsafe environments.What concept does your approach use?

In 2005, Canadian law changed to recognize same-sex marriage as legal.Which level of oppression does this change affect?

Alyssa attended a group session where she was asked to tell members something about herself.She described herself to the group as someone who was "well-educated with a great sense of humour and a contagious laugh." What was Alyssa conveying aspects of?

Sarah is a woman who has experienced oppression and who has been marginalized in the community where she lives.It is hard for Sarah to know if this oppression is a result of her race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or physical abilities.She believes it is likely a combination of all of these.What is this complexity of identity called?

When discussing someone's identity, which term refers to the focus on their most noticeable or most important characteristics?

If you live in Canada and are a woman of colour who does not speak English and you live below the poverty line, what are you considered to be, according to these aspects of your social identity?

Which workplace diversity initiative is a good example of best practice?

If you live in Canada and are a white, heterosexual male who practises Christianity and speaks English, what are you considered to be, according to these aspects of your social identity?

Chapter 1's "In Their Shoes" feature relates the story of a 21-year-old post-secondary student who, while studying at university, discovers he has a brain tumour.In a matter of days his life changes, as does his identity.What is this change of identity called?

Canada's publicly funded health care system is designed to ensure that everyone has the same access to health care services and providers regardless of their ability to pay for care.Which concept is the basis this health-care system's design?

You attend a conference where lunch is provided to the participants.Everyone is seated at a table in the dining hall at noon.Servers deliver each person a plate with the same food of equal portions.What concept is the design and distribution of your lunch reflecting?

What is the goal of the 94 recommendations made by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission?